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The art of a theatre director relies on a skill and knowledge base that is vast and deep. In many ways, the liberal arts curricular offerings at Marquette University are ideal for preparing young directors for their future careers. The broad range of course offerings at Marquette provide young artists with a strong understanding and perspective of the human condition. In the theatre course work, directing students study performance, history, analysis, design, along with sequenced direction course work. This provides our students a unique blend of global understanding within the context of theatre, providing them with a strong foundation on which to develop as artists. Student directors have ample opportunities to develop their craft through multiple student driven productions, realized class work, and in the Capstone sequence of coursework. Students can get the chance to assist our directors on the main stage productions, working closely with the faculty directors to gain valuable experiences that often lead to a directing opportunity on the main stage. Our graduates are employed in a wide range of careers; from high school teacher, to professional theatre director, to television and sitcom work in Hollywood, they are putting their Marquette experience to work. Debra Krajec – Directing and Costume Design Faculty |
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It's been said many times that art reflects life, and Deb Krajec will inform you no art does that better than the theatre. Humans have been telling stories ever since there has been a way to communicate. But there's no point in telling a story if you're not going to do it well. That's why our department offers courses in directing, which Deb teaches. The tools used when directing are just as valuable when performing; and many students learn that they are even more passionate about directing than acting. This is the case for Deb herself, who has directed more than twenty main stage performances since coming to Marquette in 1984, in addition to her work as a costume designer (more than 55 productions). Whether it is a classic by Shakespeare or Moliere, a historical drama, or a contemporary comedy, Deb spends hours on end researching, reading, designing, and blocking before rehearsals even begin. This level of commitment is of vital importance for both her productions and her classes. A member of Actors’ Equity and a Fellow of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Deb's role as both directing and costume design faculty emphasizes a rather unique aspect of Marquette's theatre department. Our faculty don't work in isolation from each other because they all have a strong grasp of what their colleagues are doing, and the students benefit greatly from their broad range of knowledge.